Universities United Kingdom University of Glasgow Courses MSc Urban Analytics

MSc Urban Analytics
at University of Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,520
Country Rank#13
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Around the world, city governments are realising the growing importance of harnessing the power of urban big data. This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to design and conduct appropriate analyses, and experience of working with cutting-edge datasets.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

The programme will provide you with a critical appreciation of the potential for big data and urban analytics to inform urban planning and policy making, as well as an understanding of practical and ethical limitations.
It offers hands-on experience of a range of statistical and GIS software, and of the use of programming tools to capture, process and analyse data.
You will be exposed to a range of cutting-edge datasets typically encountered by urban analysts and the various challenges they present.
You will benefit from the programme’s strong connection with the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), Glasgow’s world-leading urban analytics centre of expertise.
The programme will develop your ability to convey the results of complex data analyses in ways which have impact on policy makers and public debates.
A wide range of optional courses will provide you with the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhancing particular skills or domain-specific knowledge such as transport studies or urban design.
You will benefit from the programme’s strong connection with the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), Glasgow’s world-leading urban analytics centre of expertise.
We work closely with The Data Lab, an internationally leading research and innovation centre in data science. Our students will benefit from a wide range of learning and networking events that connect leading organisations seeking urban analytical skilled students who are looking for exciting opportunities in this field. This programme qualifies for the prestigious Data Lab Masters Scholarships available for Scottish/EU students.

Course Content
You will take five core and two to four optional courses, as well as submit a research-based dissertation.

Knowledge-focused courses introduce you to the context for urban planning and policy making. Skills-focused courses on statistical methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and programming will give the opportunity to use a variety of real world datasets.

Courses are delivered via a mix of lectures, tutorials, supervised computing lab sessions and small group work.

Core courses
- SUSTAINABLE URBAN FUTURES (10)
- BIG DATA AND URBAN ANALYTICS
- QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS (SEMESTER 1)
- PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF GIS
- PROGRAMMING TOOLS FOR URBAN ANALYTICS
Optional courses
- TRANSPORT STUDIES
- URBAN ANALYTICS GROUP PROJECT
- URBAN DESIGN POLICY AND PRACTICE
- TRANSPORT PLANNING LAB
- TRANSPORT PLANNING METHODS
- REGENERATING CITIES
- WEB AND MOBILE MAPPING
Summer
- DISSERTATION: URBAN STUDIES
Entry Requirement
2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in geography, urban planning, environmental science, public health, economic, or related social science subject, along with an interest in acquiring skills in data science, statistics, GIS, and spatial analytics. Candidates from other disciplines such as statistics, information science, data science and engineering may also be considered.

Additional documents required for application

You are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.
Fees & Scholarships
UK
- Full-time fee: £10,050
International & EU
- Full-time fee: £23,520
Career Prospect
The practical knowledge and hands-on skills taught as a part of the programme are applicable worldwide. You will have the chance to learn about emerging forms of urban big data and analytical skills, which will equip you with unique advantages in the global job market. Career opportunities include positions in government agencies, urban planning organisations, city governments, public health boards, retail business, real estate companies, transport and other private consulting firms, as well as non-profit organisations.

Cost Of Studying At University of Glasgow

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Urban Analytics at University of Glasgow